Across
1
Ancient Egyptian picture writing
5
Government by the people
6
Relating to the Middle Ages
7
Freedom from outside control
8
Alloy of copper and tin used in early tools
9
Military blockade of a fortified place
11
Period of one hundred years
Down
2
Succession of rulers from same family
3
Ancient empire that conquered much of Europe
4
Sudden overthrow of a government
10
Person who travels to discover new lands
12
Legislative assembly of a country